NBA The Run opens beta Saturday May 30 on PS5, Xbox, PC

An open beta for the upcoming arcade basketball game NBA The Run will be available this Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT. The test will be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with full cross-platform play enabled. No registration or access codes are required to participate.

The beta will offer players a first look at the game’s core streetball experience. Available content includes two game modes: Knockout Squads, where each player controls one member of a three-person team, and Knockout Solos, where a single player controls an entire three-person squad. A roster of sixteen NBA players will be featured, including stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama. Players will also have access to the fictional streetball legend Destiny "DJ" Jackson.

The beta will showcase signature gameplay elements like four unique advanced dunks and taunts, as well as a suite of "style moves" including crossovers and other dribble techniques designed for expressive play. Developers at Play By Play Studios have emphasized a focus on fluid, responsive controls and smooth online...